5 NFL Stats to Know Through Week 2
The Oakland Raiders Lead the NFL With a 44.13 Adjusted NEP
Take a look at how the Oakland Raiders' offense ranks on a per-game basis compared to the rest of the NFL through the first two games:
| Category | Value | NFL Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Points | 31.5 | 3rd |
| Total Yards | 470 | 1st |
| Passing Yards | 309 | 6th |
| Rushing Yards | 161 | 2nd |
The rushing attack has been led by Latavius Murray, who is averaging 5.27 yards per carry thus far in 2016. Among all running backs with 10 or more carries, his 0.27 Rushing NEP per carry ranks second behind only his own teammate, Jalen Richard, who reeled off a 75-yard touchdown run in Week 1.
Oakland’s passing game is led by Derek Carr, whose 0.34 Passing NEP per drop back is fourth-best in the NFL. Amari Cooper has been his favorite target this season: Carr has targeted him on 24.39% of his passes.
Up next for Oakland is the Tennessee Titans, who rank 22nd in Adjusted Defensive NEP.
